hip-hop Archives | UNF Spinnaker

Spin This: Valentine’s Day Edition

Luke Barber | Feb 12, 2016

In this week's edition of Spin This, Spinnaker staff have put together playlists specifically for your Valentine's Day bliss or blues.

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Spinnaker Record Club: DJ Paypal makes the next great footwork record

Douglas Markowitz | Nov 17, 2015

Also this week: Floating Points, J Dilla, Rustie and Car Seat Headrest.

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Spinnaker Record Club: Run the Jewels’ cat remix album is pawsitively vicious

Douglas Markowitz | Oct 13, 2015

Also this week: Kelela, DJ Spinn, Protomartyr, Zomby and Nicolas Jaar.

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‘Straight Outta Compton’ now playing: Rap pioneers ‘Express Themselves’

Nick Blank | Aug 18, 2015

Movie Review: 'Straight Outta Compton' portrays Ice Cube and Dr. Dre’s unrealistic, picture-perfect version of events, but that shouldn’t deter you from watching this satisfying hip-hop biopic.

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In Vince Staples’ Summertime ’06, the living is anything but easy

Douglas Markowitz | Jul 8, 2015

The glamorization of crime and drugs usually found in hip-hop is turned on its head in Vince Staples' most recent album.

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Spinnaker Radio’s favorite albums of 2013

Douglas Markowitz | Jan 15, 2014

The end of the year marks the beginning of the annual music journalism tradition: “best of…” lists. Bands with zero resemblance whatsoever are pitted against each other in a musical battle royale....

Daily Discovery: Arca – &&&&& (with Free Download)

Mason McGough | Jul 30, 2013

From having one of the most memorable albums (and most memorable album covers) of 2012 to producing three tracks on Kanye West's Yeezus, Alejandro Ghersi, a.k.a. Arca, is on track to be one of the...

So, What’s Your Story? Student crowned King of Campus for the second year in a row

Dargan Thompson | Feb 22, 2012

Last year’s Red Bull King of Campus skater triumphs again at the 2012 event and keeps his throne.

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Dance team auditions with high velocity

Joseph Basco | Sep 11, 2011

Anyone can dance -- but it takes patience, guts and intensity to step up to the professional level. For those willing to take the plunge, auditions for the UNF Velocity Dance Team start Sept. 10. Missy...

Within and Without: Review

Spinnaker | Jul 11, 2011

It’s an album that begs to be listened to. With a non-abrasive synths and laid-back feel.

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Get to know your: Center for Student Media

Spinnaker | Jan 19, 2011

What do you really know about student jobs? The Spinnaker has started a series that showcases students in student-run organization across campus. First up: the Center for Student Media.

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Sounds of the season

Spinnaker | Jan 4, 2011

Aston Marton, a UNF marketing senior, dropped a hip-hop album Dec. 21, named “The Winter Solstice” after the day of its release. The Spinnaker interviewed Marton to talk about the album, hip-hop and...